MR Imaging of Endometriosis

MR imaging has played a significant role as a noninvasive method, although laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis. We describe MR imaging findings about endometriotic cyst, endometriotic implant, adhesion, deep endometriosis, decidualized endometriotic cyst, and malignant neoplasms arising from endometriosis. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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